Charities In Leicester City

TO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.

The Bridge works with homeless and vulnerably housed people across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland. The Bridge delivers Early Intervention and Homelessness Prevention Services including Housing Advice, Housing Related Support, Mediation and a Single Access Point for 16 & 17 year olds.

Provision of specialist supported housing

Provision of supported housing to individuals with long term mental health problems. Personal Assistant Service to adults with mental health problems.A warden service for Service Users living at our properties 128 Westcotes Drive, 16 St James Road and 25 Church Street.Accommodation for homeless women with or without children until they secure their own tenancy.

We are a key local agency working with young people and providing essential community services to help those in need. We strive to make a positive impact by offering support and resources to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through our dedication and efforts we aim to be a beacon of hope and a source of support to help people achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives

Encourages individuals and organisations to work in partnership to build stronger, safer and better communities - under the banners of Reaching People and CIP ( Communities in Partnership). Supports, involves and enables individuals, communities and organisations to influence and improve, planning and delivery of services. Provides services for the VCS to develop and improve.

Artcore operates as a cultural hub, fuelling active engagement for diverse artists and communities. We are committed to bringing art to people of all ages, abilities and ethnicities. Our focus is providing contemporary, innovative and quality services in four core areas: Art in -Modern Culture, Health & Well-being, Education & Learning and Community.

Al-Hurraya offers a range of interventions which are culturally focused to meet client needs. We focus on current issues within the BAMER community, those which threaten community cohesion and stability. Including knife crime, gangs and organised crime, substance misuse, mental health, domestic violence & abuse, grooming and sexual exploitation, extremism, radicalisation and cultural issues.

1 THE PREACHING & PRACTISING OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN CONFORMITY WITH AL QURAN, ISLAMIC SHARIAT & THE FATIMID PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE & TRADITIONS ALL AS INTERPRETED BY DAI AL MUTLAQ2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION3 THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESPROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION & OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS 4 SEVICES FOR WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer

The Trust owns and runs Al-Aqsa Primary and Secondary School in Leicester.

To advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and the general public. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people,widows,orphans,refugees, victims of natural disasters and other people inneed. To advance the religion of Islam.

The principal activity of the charity is to promote the Buddhist faith through the activities of teaching, study, practice and the observance of moral discipline all within the Buddhist tradition of Je Tsongkhapa.

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service

Vaishnav Sangh of UK has two Havelis (Temples) that the trustees manage and their details are:Vrajdham Haveli (inaugurated in November 2011)58 Loughborough RoadLeicester LE4 5LDTel: 01162245308Shrinathdham Haveli (inaugurated in September 2019)2a Rosslyn CrescentHarrowMiddx HA1 2SUTel: 020 8861 1207

THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 11 YEAR OLDS AND OVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM. IT ALSO PROVIDES FURTHER ISLAMIC EDUCATION.THE CHARITY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BOARDING AND/OR DAY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN, ALSO IT IS OUR POLICY TO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS.

We provide and offer services for the empowerment of profoundly Deaf British Sign Language users these include: -British Sign Language Interpreting Services Lip Speaking ServiceOlder Persons SchemeCommunity Centre Welfare Rights SupportBritish Sign Language classesDeaf Awareness TrainingLip Reading Classes

Support women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds such as women fleeing abuse, BAME groups, individuals facing money, debt and fuel poverty, people who are homeless or facing homelessness, ex-offenders and at risk of offending, long term unemployed and those suffering form mental/physical disability. We provide confidential, non judgemental person centred advise and practical support.

The activities of the charity are to promote the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evengelistic, social and ecumenical for the benefit of the public and the advancement of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.

A charity which helps by providing hot meals, clothing and essentials by setting up mobile soup kitchens at various locations throughout the UK & internationally. We provide relief for those experiencing humanitarian disasters and offer services from our community hub for children, families & people dealing with social, emotional, mental & physical disabilities offering gym and boxing facilities.

Leicester Drama Society is an amateur drama group which exists to encourage the study and practice of dramatic art and to promote and conduct theatrical performances. The Society owns and operates a theatre in Leicester city centre - The Little Theatre - where it stages 13 productions a year and provides a venue for other amateur societies and some professional shows.

We provide opportunities for young people whose life circumstances put them at a disadvantage to engage in creative projects to support their personal development & achievement of their ambitions: running a varied programme of arts, music & cooking activities, from group sessions to one to one support & supporting community capacity building. We also work with adult prisoners and asylum seekers.

World Harvest (UK) seeks to advance God's love in the UK & worldwide by church planting, encouraging grace-renewal, and partnerships in ministry. We also operate a network of ASHA Charity shops, assisting organizations, particularly in South Asia, by providing funds for the relief of poverty, healthcare, education, and economic development, including giving to hospitals, schools in poorer areas.

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society.Chinmaya Mission UK seeks to achieve this objective by organising classes, seminars, public talks, children and youth events for individuals of any background to learn Vedanta.

Serendipity's mission is to promote, improve, develop and maintain appreciation of the arts for the public benefit, to advance education in the arts and different cultures and heritage for the public benefit, to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit through the arts including hosting events that profile diversity such as Let's Dance International Frontiers and Black History Month.